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The Pharmacy First service in England allows community pharmacy teams to complete episodes of care for seven common conditions. This service toolkit provides an overview of the clinical pathway and PGDs used to deliver consultations on infected insect bites plus essential information to aid clinical decision-making.
Pharmacy CPD Modules, 20 Min Module , 4 months ago
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This updated CPD module is suitable for use as part of pharmacists’ continuing professional development, a key component of the revalidation process. After reading this module in the magazine or online at pharmacymagazine.co.uk, you can include it in your personal Pharmacy Magazine revalidation record. It was originally published in October 2023.
Pharmacy CPD Modules , 20 min article , 1 month ago
The latest in our series of CPD modules designed to support pharmacists to manage common conditions and deliver England’s new Pharmacy First service is useful for responding to adults and children over one year of age with impetigo.
Pharmacy CPD Modules , 15 min article , 5 months ago
This is the latest in our series of CPD modules designed to support pharmacists to manage common conditions and deliver England’s new Pharmacy First service. It will be useful for community pharmacists responding to children and young adults with acute otitis media.
Pharmacy CPD Modules , 20 min article , 6 months ago
This is the latest in our series of CPD modules designed to support pharmacists to manage common conditions and deliver England’s new Pharmacy First service. It will be useful for community pharmacists responding to women with uncomplicated urinary tract infections.
Pharmacy CPD Modules , 20 min article , 8 months ago
This is the latest in our series of CPD modules designed to support pharmacists to manage common conditions and deliver England’s new Pharmacy First service. It will be useful for community pharmacists responding to patients 12 years and over with acute sinusitis.
Pharmacy CPD Modules , 20 min article , 9 months ago
This CPD module is the latest in our series designed to support pharmacists in delivering the Pharmacy First service in England. It covers assessment and clinical decision-making regarding acute sore throat. After completing it you will be able to conduct a simple examination of the throat; know which conditions and red flags require referral; and use a clinical scoring system to assess the likelihood of bacterial infection.
Pharmacy CPD Modules , 30 min article , 10 months ago
The Company Chemists' Association's report said pharmacists were only supplying antibiotics when appropriate.
12 Dec 2024 , 1 Min Article
Numark chairman Harry McQuillan criticised GP leaders for voting to end pharmacy blood pressures checks at the LMC conference.
28 Nov 2024 , 1 Min Article
Community Pharmacy England chief executive Janet Morrison said a “much bigger, ongoing public awareness campaign” is needed.
11 Nov 2024 , 2 Min Article
Tyneside LMC to propose controversial motion at forthcoming national conference.
08 Nov 2024 , 3 Min Article
The changes at least indicate ministers are taking a more pragmatic approach to Pharmacy First payment thresholds, says CPE.
15 Oct 2024 , 1 Min Article
Pharmacy First payment threshold will remain at 20 until 2025
14 Oct 2024 , 1 Min Article
CCA head of policy Nick Thayer said Pharmacy First had "arguably the most successful start to any national service across the UK."
14 Oct 2024 , 1 Min Article
The news wires are buzzing; it’s been a busy month. Pharmacists are facing huge questions on all fronts, says Pharmacy Magazine editor Richard Thomas.
04 Oct 2024 , 2 Min Article
